19th C Country House Letter Box 19th Century

Name: 19th C Country House Letter Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA895219
Price: 545 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectDesk Accessories
Period19th century
StyleVictorian
MaterialOak, Brass, Glass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCarved letters, brass mail slot, shaped cresting, glass viewing panel
SizeH 40 cm (16 in) x W 38 cm (15 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This Victorian country house letter box dates from the 19th century and brings traditional English utility to a modern office desk. Fabricated from oak in a warm brown colour, the piece incorporates brass hardware including an aperture slot and a labelled frame, alongside a bevelled glass viewing panel in the front compartment. The upper section displays a shaped cresting with the carved gilt title 'LETTERS' above tiered racks, while the sloped front houses a lockable lid with a keyhole above the lower display window. Two hanging loops are fitted to the top back panel for wall mounting if desired, and the entire unit is flanked by upright side divisions. The piece measures 40 cm high, 38 cm wide, and 16 cm deep, offering a compact desk accessory for sorting correspondence and holding stationery. In a contemporary home, this item serves as a functional desktop organiser or a decorative wall-mounted letter holder in a study, hallway, or home office.

FAQs

Victorian country house postal boxes were introduced in large British estates during the 19th century to centralise outgoing mail. Guests and residents deposited letters inside, which were later collected by the estate butler or local postman.

These boxes were predominantly crafted from solid hardwoods such as English oak, mahogany, or walnut. They typically feature cast brass mail apertures, brass label holders, and internal locking mechanisms.

Authentic 19th-century examples display hand-cut joinery, period brass fittings showing natural patination, original key locks, and carved or stamped operational lettering like LETTERS or collection times.

Place the piece on an entry console table or executive writing desk to serve as a functional organiser for daily correspondence, stationery, and small personal accessories.

Maintain the wood finish by dusting regularly with a microfibre cloth and applying a high-grade beeswax polish once or twice a year, avoiding abrasive chemicals or excessive moisture.

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19th C Country House Letter Box